Swell Headed
Embracing Humility: Burning Spear's 'Swell Headed' Message
Lyrics
Is a lucky ting I never get swell headed (x2)
Expressing gratitude for not becoming arrogant or conceited.
And started to run run run, I will never run away (x2)
Commitment to face challenges without fleeing or avoiding them.
Do you hear?---I never run away; I never run, never run, never run away
Emphasizing a refusal to run away from difficulties or conflicts.
Deh a dem they say to I, deh who feel so nice, so nice
People who admire or envy the singer's positive demeanor.
Deh a dem they fight against I, you should see dem rejoice
Individuals who oppose the singer and take pleasure in his struggles.
And tell I to run, to run run run, I will never run away, run run run
Despite urging to escape, the singer asserts not running away.
I will never runaway
Reiteration of the determination not to escape.
Do you hear?---I never run away; I never run, never run, never run away
Reaffirming the refusal to flee or evade difficulties.
I and I will never run away!
Asserting the unity and resolve to face challenges head-on.
My black brother call me, call me, and he reason with me
A fellow black person engages in conversation and shares wisdom.
Everything he tells me, tells me. oh yes it's true
Validation of the truths in the advice or words shared.
That's why I will never, run run run, I will never run away
Firm determination to not run away despite difficulties.
Do you hear?---I never run away; I never run, never run, never run away
Reiteration of the resolve to stand firm and face challenges.
I never run, never run, never run away
Emphasizing the refusal to escape or evade difficulties.
I will never, will never, could never, will never
Strongly emphasizing the unwavering commitment not to run away.
I and I will never run away! (x2)
Assertion of solidarity and unwavering determination not to flee.
Never run, never run, I will never, will never, will never, could never
Reaffirmation of the steadfast commitment to stay firm.
Never run, never run---I and I will never run away!
Reiteration of the commitment to never run away.
Never run never run
Final reaffirmation of the refusal to flee or avoid challenges.
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